June 4, 2012

Weekend Sewing

Wow did this weekend go by in a flash! I spent most of it in my sewing room with the TV tuned to BBC America so I could watch and listen to the Diamond Jubilee while I was sewing. I love all things British and am so fascinated by the whole idea of royalty.

And it is kind of appropriate that I was listening to BBC because I was working on a pin cushion for a swap and my swap partner just happens to live in England. I am pretty sure that she doesn't read my blog so I am going to show you what is on it's way to her.

This is the first time I have worked with Kokka fabric and it is so lovely. I love this print and thought it was perfect for her pincushion because she is a seamstress!! She also knits and crochets, so I also made a cute little project bag with the same fabric. I hope she likes them.

I am also starting a journal inspired by Melody Ross of Brave Girls Club. Have you visited their website? It is truly inspiring, and I would encourage you to sign up for their daily emails called A Little Birdie Told Me. I have been looking at these smash journals for months, but didn't know what I would use it for. And I wish I could find fabric that matches this paper. Too cute!!

And if any of you are on facebook, I would love for you to follow my new Happy Little Cottage page! There is a link over in my sidebar that will take you there!

23 comments:

Your pin cushions are soo cute. I love the dark blue center. :0) Your partner will just adore them.Thank you for sharing about Brave Girls. I am heading over to see. That journal is too cute.Have a fantastic week. Love Trish xo

Hi Debbie, I checked out that website and it looks great. I signed up and look forward to getting info. Love the new fabric and pin cushions! I'm sure your swap will be much loved! YOU did have a great weekend. I will be tuning into all the jubilee festivities today. I'm off today : ) I have some crochet hooks to make for special order. Have a wonderful week, xoRobin❤

Gorgeous pincushions Debbie, your swap partner will be thrilled.And I love your new notebook, don't you just love a cute notebook!!!!!Will def go check out that link & sign up to you on facebookLol Karen x

Omagosh! Found your blog via Inspired Charm who was boasting about your prairie point/pinwheel quilt. I'm in love with everything you touch! Such a sweet blog, gorgeous quilts and you're a doll! I wish you would share pics of your sewing area! I love those types of pics for inspiration! I'll be a daily reader from now on! Thanks so much for sharing with us!

You are too sweet Michelle!! My sewing area is a work in progress, and as I use it daily for my etsy sewing, it is almost always really messy!! You've inspired me to make it cuter so I can show you what it looks like :)

Welcome to "happy little cottage" My name is Debbie and I am a homebody who loves my family, knitting, crafting and sewing, and all things cute, cozy and creative. I read cookbooks like novels and am trying to turn my brown thumb green.